San Antonio College Library

"The transition from a command economy to a capitalist market economy has entirely altered the industrial landscape in which Chinese trade unions have to operate. This book focuses on how the All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) is reforming under current conditions and demonstrates that labour unrest is the principal driving force behind trade union reform in China. Presenting case studies where reform has been largely inspired by the pressure...

Provides a new perspective on the assessment of U.S. labour relations law by using human rights principles as standards for judgment. Presents recommendations for what should and can be done to bring U.S. labour law into conformity with international human rights standards.

Discusses white-collar crime perpetrated by mega-corporations in America.

Examines the improvement of workers' rights through trade conditions. Presents case studies of several Caribbean and Central American countries and highlights the history of the ILO and its standard setting activities.